What is Mekhla in Assam?
The bottom portion, draped from the waist downwards, is called the mekhela (Assamese: মেখেলা). It is a wide cylindrical piece cloth that is folded into one or two pleats to fit around the waist and tucked in.
Is Mekhela Chador saree?
Mekhela Chador (also spelled as Mekhela Chadar, Mekhela Sador or Mekhla Chadar), is a type of Saree comprising two pieces of cloth, draped on the top and bottom, which is the traditional attire worn by the women of Assam.
What is Muga Mekhela Chador?
The Mekhela Chador is a Traditional Assamese attire, of the Assamese people. There are two main pieces of cloth that are draped around the body. The bottom portion, draped from the waist downwards is called the ‘Mekhela’. The Upper half of the two-piece attire is called the ‘Chador’.
Which saree is famous in Assam?
The Makhela Chaddar, a traditional Assam silk saree, is made up of Muga or the golden silk fiber and is the finest version of Assam Muga silk sarees.
What is Gamusha?
The Gamosa or Gamusa is an article of significance for the indigenous people of Assam, India. It is generally a white rectangular piece of cloth with primarily a red border on three sides and red woven motifs on the fourth (in addition to red, other colors are also used).
What are the different types of mekhela chador sarees?
Mekhela Chador Poly Silk Sare 29. Mekhela Chador Polycotton Saree 30. Mekhela Chador Poly Silk Saree 1. Mekhela Chador Cotton Blend Saree Pattern: Woven
How long is a mekhela chador Sari?
Mekhela Chador Art Silk Saree Sari Length: 2.75 m Blouse Piece Length: 0.75 m 19. Mekhela Chador Pure Cotton Saree Sari Length: 2.75 m Blouse Piece Length: 0.75 m 20. Mekhela Chador Poly Silk Saree Sari Length: Mekhla 2.75 m & Chador 1.75 m Blouse Piece Length: 0.8 m 21. Mekhela Chador Art Silk Saree Sari Length: 2.75 m Blouse Piece Length: 0.75 m
What is a mekhela dress?
The bottom half of this unique dress is called the ‘ mekhela ’ which is cylindrical in shape and is worn waist downwards over a petticoat. The mekhela is folded into pleats to the right around the waist and is tucked in.
What is a half saree called?
It is a half saree. The original term for this saree is ‘mekhla chaddor’. This is because this saree has 3 parts. The Blouse Piece: You will get a matching blouse piece with this saree just like a normal saree. The only difference is, it will be already cut and wrapped.